Mithi River desilting case: Actor Dino Morea reaches Mumbai Police HQ, denies reports about being detained

Dino Morea denies report about his arrest by EOW (File pic)

Actor Dino Morea on Friday denied reports claiming that he was detained or arrested by the Mumbai Police Economic Offences Wing (EOW) in connection with the alleged Mithi River desilting 'scam'.

After several portals reported that Morea had been arrested following questioning by the EOW, mid-day contacted the actor through WhatsApp seeking a confirmation on the reports.

Morea, in a WhatsApp message to mid-day, denied the reports, saying, "not true."

The actor's response comes amid reports circulating online that he had been detained from his Bandra residence after being questioned by the EOW in the Mithi River desilting case.

The EOW is investigating alleged financial irregularities linked to the Mithi River desilting project. Morea's name has figured in the investigation in connection with financial transactions being examined by the agency.

Dino Morea denies reports about his arrest

However, Morea's direct response to mid-day contradicts the reports of his arrest. At the time of filing this report, there was no independent confirmation from the EOW available to substantiate the claim that the actor had been arrested.

The development comes after the actor was reportedly questioned by the investigating agency in connection with the case.

Officials speak

A senior EOW officer while briefing about the ongoing investigation said, "Dino Morea is being questioned based on certain leads in the investigation. Any decision further taken will be updated."

At around 7:00 pm, a senior Mumbai Police official further said, "After questioning he has been allowed to go. As per the need and requirement, he may be called again for further questioning and processes as per law."